Medical Dermatology Services in Northern Colorado
At Altitude Dermatology, we provide a wide range of dermatological services using state-of-the-art tools and techniques. Our offerings include medical and surgical dermatology, ensuring comprehensive care for all your skin health needs. We do not do cosmetic procedures at our office, but we can recommend providers for those treatments.
Specialized Medical Dermatology
Our physicians and PA-Cs are equipped to treat the following skin conditions:
Acne
Actinic Keratosis
Angiomas
Alopecia Areata
Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Athlete’s Foot
Eczema
Hair loss
Hyperhidrosis
Keratosis Pilaris
Moles
Molluscum
Nail Fungus
Pigmentation Disorders
Psoriasis
Rashes
Rosacea
Scars and Keloids
Scleroderma
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Seborrheic Keratosis
Skin Cancer
Skin Discoloration
Solar Lentigos/Age Spots
Urticaria
Warts and Cysts
Skin Cancer Treatments
Altitude Dermatology specializes in a range of skin cancer treatments, typically recommended based on the type and location of cancer.
Curettage and Electrodesiccation
Curettage involves using a curette, a specialized instrument, to scrape away cancerous tissue. Following this, an electrode or electric needle is employed to heat and destroy any remaining cancer cells.
This method is typically recommended for superficial basal cell or squamous cell carcinomas, which are confined to the top layer of the skin. The procedure is quick and usually requires no recovery time.
Excision
Excision is a surgical procedure that involves removing a portion of skin and underlying tissue. After the removal, the wound is typically closed with stitches. This procedure can be used for both benign (non-cancerous) lesions and skin cancers that are not located on the face.
Topical Chemotherapy
Prescription topical chemotherapy creams are used to treat superficial basal cell and squamous cell skin cancers, which are limited to the top layer of the skin.
Altitude Dermatology is proud to offer Mohs surgical intervention, also known as Mohs micrographic surgery, a precise and highly effective treatment for skin cancer. Named after its inventor, Dr. Frederic E. Mohs, the procedure is designed to remove skin cancer layer by layer while preserving as much healthy tissue as possible. It is particularly useful for treating basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, the two most common types of skin cancer, as well as certain types of melanoma.
When to Consider Mohs
- Recurrent skin cancers
- Skin cancers located in areas where preserving cosmetic and functional outcomes are crucial (e.g., eyes, nose, ears, lips).
- Large or aggressive skin cancers.
- Cancers with indistinct edges.
- Skin cancers that have recurred after previous treatment.
See Northern Colorado’s Expert Skin Team Today
If you’ve noticed something on your skin that you’re not sure about, or if you’ve tried over-the-counter solutions to a specific condition and they’re just not working, it is probably time to book your appointment with Altitude Dermatology. Let’s get you set up with a skin specialist at one of our locations today.
